How to Politely Respond to the Allergy Options on Invitation Reply Cards?

2019.06.04 published

What do you usually write in the food allergy section of the reply postcard?

The reply postcard for invitations includes a section about food allergies.

"If you have any allergies, please feel free to write them down."

"If you have food allergies, please fill them in, and we will accommodate accordingly."

These statements are often found at the bottom of the postcard.

This section is extremely important for both guests with allergies and the couple getting married.

Among guests, there may be those who think,

"I feel sorry to make them go out of their way to change the ingredients just for me..."

"Even though I have an allergy, I haven't had symptoms lately and it's mild, so maybe I won't bother to write it down."

However, food allergies can be life-threatening in the worst-case scenarios.

Even if the symptoms are mild, if something were to happen during the wedding, it could prevent the guest from enjoying the special day, and it could also cause worry for the happy couple.

Depending on the venue, they may have different policies such as:

- Anything can be accommodated

- Only the 7 major allergens (eggs, dairy, wheat, soba, peanuts, shrimp, crab) can be accommodated

If you have any food allergies at all, it’s important to honestly indicate that on the reply postcard!

In this article, we will introduce:

☑ How to write a reply postcard if you have allergies

☑ How to write a reply postcard if you do not have allergies

☑ How to write a reply postcard if there is no "allergy section" on the postcard

☑ How to write a reply postcard if a family member invited along has allergies

How to write the reply postcard① If you have allergies

If you have allergies, it is of course fine to simply write down the allergens like "eggs" or "shrimp, crab," but writing it out in full sentences is recommended as it leaves a more polite impression.

(Example 1)

I apologize for the trouble, but I have an allergy to eggs, and I would appreciate it if you could take that into consideration.

(Example 2)

I have allergies to shrimp and crab, so I would be grateful if you could accommodate this. Thank you.

Just adding a word of apology makes it feel much more sincere ♩

How to write the reply postcard② If you do not have allergies

If you do not have any allergies, you don’t need to write anything special. It’s completely fine to leave it blank.

But!

Sometimes people overlook the allergy section or forget to fill it out, which can lead to them contacting later or mentioning it on the day... these things happen.

To ease any unnecessary worries for the couple such as, "Are you really sure you have no allergies? Is everything okay?" it may be kind to note that you do not have any allergies.

(Example 1)

I have no allergies. Thank you for your consideration.

(Example 2)

I do not have any allergies, and I look forward to the day.

How to write the reply postcard③ If there is no "allergy section"

Occasionally, the reply postcard may not include a section about allergies.

In that case, it is correct to write in a message space or in the margin of the postcard that you have allergies.

However, the absence of a section may mean that the venue may not be able to accommodate allergic ingredients, so it would be good to politely inquire as follows:

(Example 1)

I have an allergy to eggs, and if it is included in the dishes on the day, could you please let me know in advance or change it? Thank you very much.

(Example 2)

I apologize for bringing this up, but I have allergies to shrimp and crab, and I would appreciate knowing in advance if there will be any accommodations regarding the ingredients. I am sorry for the trouble, but thank you very much.

How to write the reply postcard④ If a family member invited along has allergies

If you are invited together with family or as a couple, and one of you has allergies, it is essential to clearly state whose name it is alongside the allergy information.

(Example 1)

My husband, ○○ (name), has an allergy to eggs. I apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.

(Example 2)

My child, ○○, has allergies to shrimp and crab, and I would greatly appreciate your consideration. Thank you very much.

Always remember to write about allergies from now on*

☑ If you have allergies

☑ If you do not have allergies

☑ If there is no "allergy section" on the reply postcard

☑ If a family member invited along has allergies

This article has introduced the ways to write a reply postcard for invitations regarding allergies.

Whether you have allergies or not, it leaves a polite and kind impression if you include a short comment from now on ♩